Archives for September 2012

Basic mathematics questions of Standard 10 level like equations, progressions, geometry, arithmetic etc can be expected (around 5-8 questions). Recommended IAS Books For Quantitative Ability and Basic Numeracy Basic Numeracy Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by R. S. … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Quantitative Ability and Basic Numeracy – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)

Questions can be from Logical Reasoning (Eg: Syllogisms) Analytical Reasoning ( Eg: Seating Arrangement) Critical Reasoning ( Weakening/ Strengthening Arguments) Recommended IAS Books For Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability A Modern Approach To Logical Reasoning by R. S. … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)

As of 2012 prelims, no direct questions were asked from Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills. But there were questions in Civil Service Prelims that tested the interpersonal aspects related to decision making and problem-solving. In the future, the probable questions from this section … [Read more...] about Buy IAS Books For Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)

Decision Making and Problem Solving test area comprise questions from “Situation Analysis". There may not be negative marking in these questions. Recommended IAS Books for Decision Making and Problem Solving CSAT Decision Making Problem Solving & Interpersonal Skills Decision Making … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Decision Making and Problem Solving – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)

Questions can be of interpreting data from tables, graphs, pie charts, etc. Based on the last 2 years' trend, the questions asked were around 5 in number. Recommended IAS Books For Data Interpretation IAS PRE: Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency An Advanced Approach To Data … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Data Interpretation – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)

English Comprehension are passage-based questions - where one passage is followed by 2-5 questions. The passages may be small when compared to the passages pertaining to Logical Comprehension.  A candidate, who has a basic command of the English language, can score well in this area. 3-4 passages … [Read more...] about IAS Books For English Language Comprehension – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)

How to prepare for logical comprehension for the UPSC CSAT? Which are the most recommended books for learning the topic? Read further to know. Logical Comprehension is passage-based questions - where one passage is followed by 2-5 questions. One has to read through the passage, get the essence of … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Logical Comprehension – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)

Civil Services Preliminary Exam General Studies Paper 2 is popularly known as CSAT. There are many who call not only General Studies Paper 2 but also the complete preliminary stage exam as CSAT (Civil Service Aptitude Test). Aspirants should note that terminology like "CSAT" is nowhere mentioned … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Civil Services Preliminary Exam Paper 2 ( CSAT)